Smart factories could position Mexico as an Industry 4.0 hub and open doors to data-driven GVCs.

The evidence to date suggests that 3D printing might actually complement trade in goods.

Novel plant-level data from Germany sheds light on the current status and the potential determinants of robot use in manufacturing factories.

The new techno-economic paradigm offers a window of opportunity for latecomer countries to leapfrog into new sectors and industries.